One of the scorched forests in southern Lebanon following Israeli bombings in 2023. (Credit: Photo provided by Green Southerners/archives)
Burning forests and fields, collapsing buildings, explosions releasing clouds of pollution: beyond the tragic and visible toll of war, environmental damage leaves long-lasting effects across every aspect of life.A report presented on Wednesday by Environment Minister Tamara Elzein and the secretary-general of the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS), Chadi Abdallah, at a joint press conference outlines the environmental impact of Israeli strikes on Lebanon between 2023 and 2025.“The World Bank estimates total reconstruction needs at $11 billion by 2030, including around $512 million in environmental damage. In our report, we estimate urgent interventions in this area at nearly $300 million,” the minister said. More war related losses Lebanon suffers at least $3 billion in war-related losses, Jaber says Beyond the figures,...
Burning forests and fields, collapsing buildings, explosions releasing clouds of pollution: beyond the tragic and visible toll of war, environmental damage leaves long-lasting effects across every aspect of life.A report presented on Wednesday by Environment Minister Tamara Elzein and the secretary-general of the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS), Chadi Abdallah, at a joint press conference outlines the environmental impact of Israeli strikes on Lebanon between 2023 and 2025.“The World Bank estimates total reconstruction needs at $11 billion by 2030, including around $512 million in environmental damage. In our report, we estimate urgent interventions in this area at nearly $300 million,” the minister said. More war related losses Lebanon suffers at least $3 billion in war-related losses, Jaber says Beyond the...
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